Michael Mitchell

My Lord, where do I start. After high school went to College at Ferris State, then Kellogg's Comm. College. While living at home I worked for WTVB/WNWN as a radio producer. Then in 1990 I moved out west to Southern California and attended college at Golden West Comm. College and USC. All for radio and television production.

While out west living in Orange County, Cali. area I accidentally got involved with being in mainstream film as an actor and stand in for other actors. Also appearing in tv shows and commercials. Then did some modeling for Banana Republic runway and print media. Included are some of the movies and productions I have been in.

Filmography

Modeling and Acting Agents:

Taurus Casting Company, Charles Matthews Casting Company.


Movies, Made for TV Movies, TV Shows and Commercials that I have been in:

Movies:

"Boiling Point", 1991. Starring Dennis Hopper, Wesley Snipes, Lolita Davidavich. Filmed before and after the Los Angeles Riots, not fun at all as the casting company burned down during the riots.


"Butterfly", 1991. Korean Movie that I have never seen and if I did would not understand it. lol


"Higher Learning", 1994. Directed by John Singleton. Starring Omar Eps, Ice Cube, Lawrence Fishburne. Spent seven weeks filming this movie at the campus of UCLA. In a four week period I had to wear the same clothes.


"Night of the Running Man", 1994. Starring Andrew McCarthy, and Scott Glenn.


Made for TV Movies:

"Honor thy Father and thy Mother, The Menedez Story", 1991. A movie about two sons that kill there parents in California.


TV Shows:

"Power Rangers", 1994. Don't even ask, it is a stupid tv show for that I know. lol


Commercials:

"Walt Disney Productions", Commercial for "The Lion King"


"PAC Bell Commercial", phone commercial.


Print Media/Runway:

Banana Republic 1992-1994

In 1994 I moved to Las Vegas where I lived there for 2 yrs working at Circus Circus Hotel and Casino.

In 1996 I moved to NW Ohio in the area where my grandparents lived as my grandfather was getting very ill.

I currently work for Wendy's Corporation for various stores up to 21 Stores at a time. Living in Las Vegas, Nevada. Have lived in Las Vegas since 2014.

Many stories come to mind... like me hanging out with Lori Dobson in grade school through high school. Man I had a crush on her in grade school..lol and yes Lori I do remember the debates of Ford vs Carter..lol

Me playing basketball in middle school where I scored only 2 points in I believe the last game of the season where I believe we beat Springport 44-22. Loni Evan being our coach.

Going to the middle school prom with Lori Dobson.

Steve Miller and I hanging out listening to the potable radio in band class at times talking about Detroit Tigers games everyday..lol

Drinking out at Melissa Powers parents house ... One time they had a metal cooler heavy as can be full of ice and beer. I asked everyone if they wanted a beer, so instead of me just getting the beer, I tried to drag out the beer chest tipping it over. I was wasted.

Skipping school my jr and sr yrs with David Wilcox class of 85. getting caught one time by my dad and he gave us detention..lol

Though I use to aide for my dad as well and had what you may call hall passes for students to be excused from class or late for class. I had a booklet of them and had knew how to copy my dads initials so if friends wanted out of class I would charge them a dollar for a copy..lol I never told my dad that story until like 10 yrs ago..

Pep Band.. us beating Bronson our senior year in basketball!! I wonder if those teams are still rivals?

I'll add more later.. Miss you guys -Michael